Mental Health Worker: Compassionate Patient Care, 3rd Shift

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account or Flexible Sp—

Pharmacy Plan

401K with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

Vacation Time

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Medical Health Worker (Mental Health Worker) for our BHS Department in Putnam, CT. This full-time, 40-hour, 3rd shift position supports RN staff in direct patient care and creating a safe therapeutic milieu.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, Crisis Intervention training, and experience in mental health or hospital settings. Comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; B.A. preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Crisis Intervention training required.
• One year of mental health or related experience preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting the physical needs of patients and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical data for RN assessment of patient status.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Observe and report changes in patient mental status or behavior to the RN.
• Conduct safety rounds and document patient whereabouts.
• Respond to events with appropriate verbal/behavioral interventions, including restraint when directed.
• Facilitate patient group activities and use resources.
• Document interventions and milieu activities; charting per protocol.
• Transcribe physicians' orders and prepare required forms and communications.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Crisis Intervention training

One year of mental health or related experience

Computer experience

Hospital experience

Job description

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Medical Health Worker (Mental Health Worker) for our BHS Department in Putnam, CT. This full-time, 40-hour, 3rd shift position supports RN staff in direct patient care and creating a safe therapeutic milieu.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, Crisis Intervention training, and experience in mental health or hospital settings. Comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.